Plant Operation Manager

Position: PLANT OPERATION MANAGER
Location: Sells

Job Details:

Job Location:

Archie Hendricks Sr. Skilled Nursing Facility - Sells, AZ 85634, GENERAL

PURPOSE:

The Facilities Engineer is responsible for overseeing, maintaining, and managing the engineering and operation of all physical facilities within the Tohono O'odham Nursing Care Authority. This position plays a critical role in ensuring a safe, efficient, and comfortable environment for Residents, staff, and visitors across the Sawkud Ke:

K campus and the Archie Hendricks Sr. Skilled Nursing Facility, Tohono O’odham Elder Assisted Living Residence, and the 32-unit employee housing area.

Facility Maintenance

• Plan, schedule, and oversee maintenance and repair activities for all buildings and infrastructure.
• Conduct routine inspections to identify and address maintenance needs.
• Coordinate and manage contracted maintenance services.
• Exhibit proficiency in and routinely perform a wide variety of building maintenance work including carpentry, electrical, plumbing, interior and exterior painting, masonry, drywall repair, small appliance and minor equipment repair and troubleshooting.
• Responsible for safe and efficient operation of the physical plant and equipment related to the property.
• Establish, follow, and document complete, routine, and Preventative Maintenance Plans for plant, equipment, fixtures, and furnishings.
• Inspect and prepare all apartments/rooms for occupancy before a new resident moves in.
• Innovate, plan, promote, and supervise a building and grounds maintenance program that meets the minimum required standards of the property and can accommodate a broad spectrum of requests, situations, preferences, and physical limitations of the resident population.

Safety and Compliance

• Serve as the organizational lead for facilities-related compliance with Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) requirements, National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Life Safety Code, Health Care Facilities Code, and applicable federal, Tribal, state, and local building, fire, and safety requirements.
• Maintain ongoing survey and inspection readiness, including required testing, inspections, preventive maintenance, documentation, and corrective actions.
• Identify and promptly communicate significant Life Safety or physical-environment deficiencies and oversee corrective actions through completion.
• Serve as TONCA’s facilities representative during CMS and other regulatory surveys and inspections involving the physical environment.
• Ensure all facilities comply with relevant safety regulations, codes, and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain safety protocols and emergency response plans.
• Conduct regular safety training for staff and contractors.
• Ensure all company, state, local, or federal health, safety, building, fire, and insurance codes or requirements are met or exceeded at all times.
• Ensure a safe, clean, and attractive environment for the residents, visitors, and staff.
• Participate in the Quality Management Program to include but not limited to:
  Safety Committee, Infection Control Committee, and new resident orientation program.
• Ensure your department is maintained in a clean and safe manner by assuring that all necessary equipment and supplies are maintained.
• Follow all safety regulations and precautions at all times.
• Wear protective clothing and equipment when handling infectious waste, blood/body fluids, or when doing hazardous work (i.e., working with chemicals, electrical, or day-to-day maintenance repairs).
• Report all hazardous conditions/equipment and accidents/incidents to the immediate supervisor/manager.
• Recognize your role as part of the QAPI efforts of your organization, carrying out QAPI roles and responsibilities as assigned.
• Follow established policies and procedures in support of QAPI efforts.

Budget Management

• Assist in the development of the department's annual budget.
• Monitor and manage expenditures to stay within budget constraints.
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and make recommendations.

Team Supervision

• Recruit, train, and supervise maintenance, housing, security, and durable medical equipment staff.
• Set performance expectations, conduct evaluations, and provide guidance.
• Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
• Participate in O’odham Centered Care, with managers/supervisors actively helping staff participate as well.
• Attend trainings to build understanding and capacity to undertake QAPI work.

Project Management

• Plan and oversee facility improvement and renovation projects.
• Coordinate project timelines, budgets, and…